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diaphragmer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • diaphragm noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

Senses

diaphragmer is used for these senses in English:

  • diaphragm (optics, photography) To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.

diaphragm — full definition

  1. noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
  2. noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
  3. noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.

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